Remote Adjunct - Course Instructors for BS Animal Care and Behavior, MS Animal Behavior and Welfare

Husson University; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Husson University in Bangor, ME seeks remote adjunct faculty to develop and teach online courses for the BS Animal Care and Behavior and MS Animal Behavior and Welfare programs. Instructors are content experts delivering engaging, up-to-date instruction to motivated online learners.

Candidates should hold a terminal degree in the discipline (doctoral preferred) and have experience teaching online in higher education.

Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree in the discipline or related field.
• Prior online course instruction in higher education (preferred).
• Effective communication skills to convey subject matter clearly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to providing innovative and engaging online education.

Responsibilities

• Develop online courses for BS Animal Care and Behavior and MS Animal Behavior and Welfare.
• Serve as content expert to deliver engaging online education to motivated learners.
• Assist in course development and online teaching as needs arise.

Skills

Online course delivery

Communication skills

Time management

Course development

Education

Terminal degree in discipline or related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Remote Adjunct - Course Instructors for BS Animal Care and Behavior, MS Animal Behavior and Welfare in REMOTE - WORK FROM HOME, ME | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

Husson University

REMOTE - WORK FROM HOME, ME

Job Type

Part-Time

Remote Only

Job Number

00906

Division

Adjunct

10/09/2026

Closing Date

1/9/2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Husson University in Bangor, ME, has been transforming students’ lives for over 100 years by inspiring and preparing them for professional careers in current and emerging fields through an education grounded in the sciences and humanities. Thousands of students have benefited from this transformative power of education, and we are committed to strategic decisions that ensure this impact continues well into the future.
Husson University seeks to attract world-class adjunct faculty to enrich the educational experience of our professionally motivated students. We are committed to building a diverse faculty who excel in teaching and thrive in a multicultural environment. Candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence through teaching, scholarship, and professional experience are especially encouraged to apply.

The Division of Online and Distance Education at Husson University invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty pool. This posting will remain open for a 90-day period to establish a pool of qualified candidates who may be considered for future online teaching or course development opportunities.

Applications are reviewed as instructional and course development needs arise during the posting period. After the posting closes, applications may continue to be reviewed from the established pool based on departmental needs. Teaching and course development assignments are dependent upon factors such as student enrollment, program needs, course scheduling, and institutional priorities.

Example of Duties

Husson University is seeking dynamic individuals to develop online courses for a bachelor’s degree in Animal Care and Behavior and a master’s degree in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare. Course instructors are content experts who focus on providing an elite educational experience for learners to improve their skill level and knowledge.
Candidates with demonstrated expertise and professional experience in the following course topics are encouraged to apply:

• Animal Behavior
• Animal Cognition and Consciousness
• Animal Disease
• Animal Genetics
• Animal Training
• Animal Welfare
• Applied Animal Management
• Behavioral Biology
• Human-Animal Bond
• Research Methods for Animal Studies

Qualifications

• An earned terminal degree in the discipline or a related field (doctoral degree preferred)
• Prior experience in online courseinstruction in higher education (preferred)
• Effective communication skills to convey subject matter clearly
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to providing innovative and engaging online education

Supplemental Information

Undergraduate Courses:

• Master’s Prepared: Up to $933.33 per credit hour*
• Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*

Graduate Courses:

• Master’s Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*
• Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,100.00 per credit hour*

Lab Sections (Undergraduate):

• Master’s Prepared: $1,150.00 per credit hour
• Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: $1,250.00 per credit hour

*Rate is dependent upon the number of students enrolled in the course assigned.

Husson University is an equal employment opportunity employer